Dentist Jobs in California
Looking for dentist jobs in California? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens dentist jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California, starting 07/14/2025. This opportunity requires coverage Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing a wide range of general dentistry procedures, often referred to as "bread...
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We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California, starting 08/25/2025. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling options, with the choice of working four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days per week. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing a wide range of general dentistry...
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We are seeking a Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a short-term locum tenens assignment in California. Scheduled from Jul 14, 2025, this 5-day role involves day shifts from Monday to Wednesday and a late start on Thursday, concluding early on Friday. The successful candidate will act as the sole provider, handling a range of procedures including...
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We are seeking a Dentist specialized in General and Restorative Dentistry for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jul 9, 2025. The role requires working Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm, focusing on patients of all ages, including military personnel and their families. Proficiency in performing root canals...
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 2-day locum tenens assignment in California, specializing in general dentistry. This opportunity begins on Jul 10, 2025, with work hours on Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm and Friday from 8 am to 2 pm. The role involves being the sole provider, handling procedures such as extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation:...
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A Dentist specializing in general dentistry is needed for a locum tenens position at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. This 40-day assignment begins on 06/30/2025, with a work schedule of 8am-5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing a range of dental procedures including deep cleanings, exams, simple...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 2-month locum tenens opportunity in California, starting Jun 23, 2025. This role requires providing routine dental care in a community health setting and includes Monday-Friday shifts from 8am to 5pm. Ideal candidates will have experience in various dental practices, including exams, x-rays, cleanings, and basic extractions.Job...
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Jul 14, 2025, and features a schedule of Monday to Wednesday from 7 AM to 5 PM, Thursday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 1 PM. The successful candidate will serve as the sole provider, offering comprehensive...
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Barton Associates is seeking a highly skilled Dentist specializing in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a hospital in California. Starting on 12/01/2025, this position requires coverage from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in TMJ treatments, including...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in California. This role, starting on Jul 2, 2025, and lasting for 2 days, will require the dentist to serve as the sole provider in the office from 8am to 5pm. The successful candidate will handle general dentistry procedures with proficiency in using Dentrix, and abilities in...
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California Dentist Job FAQs
What are locum tenens dentist jobs?
Locum tenens dentist jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel dentists hold all the same qualifications as a permanent dentist, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
How much do dentists make in California?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in California earn an average of $181,720 a year.
What are the continuing education requirements for dentists in California?
Dentists in California are required to complete 50 hours of CE every two years.
What is the job outlook for dentists?
It’s estimated that the number of dentist jobs will increase by 4% between 2022 and 2032. This is average for the majority of occupations, with a projection of 5,100 openings for dentists each year.
Which state needs dentists the most?
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
What is the highest paid dentist specialty?
The dental specialty that earns the most money is oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $334,310 annually.